This law states that as the length of an online argument or discussion increases, the propensity for a Nazi or Hitler reference increases as well. This is, in fact, a caution against the use of exaggerated comparisons and shows the need to keep discussion rational and valid. Practically, such a reference is believed to cause the user to have used all his valid arguments and points and thus forfeit.
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Originated from/Coined by
Mike Godwin
Further Reading/ References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/08/14/the-creator-of-godwins-law-explains-why-some-nazi-comparisons-dont-break-his-famous-internet-rule/?noredirect=on
https://wikiworldcomic.wordpress.com/2011/03/13/godwins-law/